7th Grade Health Multiple Choice
1. Which community resource would be BEST able to help a middle-school student whose older
sister has been abusing alcohol?
A. Salvation Army
B. Food and Drug Administration
C. Alateen
D. Adult Children of Alcoholics
2. People sometimes do silly and dangerous things after drinking alcohol MAINLY because
alcohol -A. lowers inhibitions
B. makes people more creative
C. helps people care more about themselves
D. speeds up the nervous system
3. The BEST way for most people to get the nutrition they need in order to stay healthy is to -A. eat mostly foods that have few calories
B. eat foods from each food group
C. drink a glass of water with every meal
D. take vitamins every day
4. Taking in more calories than the body uses through physical activity causes weight gain
MAINLY because -A. calories must be converted to fat in order to be used by the body
B. the body stores the extra calories as fat
C. physical activity causes increased appetite
D. calories make the body retain water
5. Which statement about anorexia nervosa is true?
A. Anorexia affects mainly adolescent males.
B. With treatment, most anorexic people will be cured.
C. Anorexia is a mostly fatal disorder.
D. Anorexia is related to low self-esteem, perfectionism, and depression.
6. When someone is addicted to smoking this means that -A. their friends pressure them to keep smoking
B. they will suffer from withdrawal symptoms if they stop
C. they are afraid to stop
D. they are trying to relieve stress
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7. Which of these is the LEAST effective way to avoid smoking when someone offers you a
cigarette?
A. Say "No, thanks" and change the subject
B. Make excuses, such as you are allergic to tobacco
C. State the facts about the effects of tobacco on the body
D. Take the cigarette but don't smoke it
8. There has been a great deal of research about what it takes to quit smoking. Based on these
research findings, which statement is correct?
A. It is easy to quit smoking cigarettes if a person has enough will power.
B. Nicotine causes psychological as well as physical dependency.
C. People who start smoking at a young age have less trouble quitting than people who
start smoking when they are older.
D. Most people are successful in quitting the first time they try.
9. Which of the following would be the most effective way to prepare oneself to avoid
situations involving drugs?
A. Convince oneself that "it will not happen to me"
B. Keep updated phone numbers of help lines close at hand
C. Practice refusal skills and be informed about the dangers of using drugs
D. Be aggressive and tell people who use drugs they are stupid
10. Tobacco, alcohol, and marijuana are considered "gateway" drugs. The best definition of a
"gateway" drug is a drug that:
A. leads to the use of other drugs.
B. passes through gates.
C. people use only once
D. is not addictive.
11. In the past, Cassie's parties were known to have alcohol and marijuana. Maile asks Wanda if
she will go with her to the party. Which of the following is the most healthful thing Wanda
could say to Maile?
A. "OK, but remember, no drinking even if our friends are drinking."
B. "Let's go to the movies instead."
C. "It will do you good to meet new people."
D. "I can't go with you, but you can go by yourself."
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12. When taking care of ourselves when we are hurt or sick, we must be sure about the safety
of the choices we make. Which of the following young people is making a good choice about
medicine?
A. Jimmy has allergies and will be at home for two hours before his mom gets home. The label
on the allergy medicine states that it should not be taken without adult supervision, so he waits
until his mother gets home.
B. Jennifer has a headache. When her dad has headaches, he takes ibuprofen. She thinks her
dad takes two, so she decides to take only one.
C. Jacob is coughing. Hank offers him cough syrup and Jacob takes it.
D. Julie fell and cut her knee. It is bleeding and hurts a lot. She rushes into the bathroom and
grabs everything that might make it stop hurting, and begins trying things out.
13. Nathan and Karen are playing on a frozen pond when Nathan falls through the ice. The best
thing Karen could do in this situation is:
A. get adult help as quickly as possible.
B. find something warm to melt the ice.
C. tell Nathan to try and pull himself out of the water.
D. determine how thick the ice is at the edge of the pond.
14. Depression is often a contributing factor to the risk of suicide. Which of the following would
be the most healthful thing to say to a friend who is clearly depressed?
A. "All teenagers are depressed. You will probably feel better tomorrow."
B. "If you have been feeling this way for awhile, you should talk to someone who can
help."
C. "Come on, you just need to have some fun."
D. "Buying something usually makes me feel better. Let's go shopping."
15. To find out what help is available in a community for someone who is suicidal, a person
could:
I. ask a parent or teacher.
II. contact the police department.
III. check the phone book.
A. I only
B. III only
C. I and II only
D. I, II, and III
16. Safety belts are important because they:
A. reduce the risk of injury or death in car crashes.
B. are effective only in crashes at high speeds.
C. prevent escape in car crashes.
D. are effective on freeways and highways, but not on residential streets.
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17. Which of the following pieces of equipment is most important in protecting a bicyclist from
concussions?
A. Helmet
B. Gloves
C. Elbow and knee pads
D. Wrist guards
18. Which of these nutrients is MOST necessary to help remove waste, control body
temperature, and aid in digestion?
A. carbohydrates
B. Minerals
C. Vitamins
D. Water
19. Kate has a cut that is bleeding heavily. What should Kate do to control the bleeding?
A. Run her thumb under cold water
B. Hold her hand below her heart and put first aid cream on the cut
C. Apply a tourniquet to her upper arm for 10 minutes
D. Wrap her thumb in a bandage and apply direct pressure to the cut
20. Fire departments recommend that home smoke detectors be placed -A. on the first floor near the kitchen
B. on the second floor or near the bedrooms
C. on every floor and in every bedroom
D. near the fire escape of the house
21. What are "universal precautions"?
A. Actions people should take to protect themselves from injury
B. Guidelines for preventing the transmission of disease
C. Basic first-aid procedures
D. Instructions for how to keep an injured person alive in an emergency
22. Which of these strategies is the BEST thing to do to prevent an argument from becoming
violent?
A. Keep emotions under control
B. Ignore the other person
C. Talk loudly to make sure the other person gets your point
D. Enlist the support of your friends against the other person
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23. If your friend tells you that he has been thinking about suicide, the BEST thing to do is -A. ignore him because he's probably just kidding
B. get help right away from a trusted adult
C. tell him he'll feel better soon
D. keep his secret to yourself
24. The Percent Daily Value listed on a food label is based on a recommendation of how many
calories per day?
A. 1,500
B. 2,000
C. 2,500
D. 3,000
25. The depletion of the Earth's ozone layer because of atmospheric pollution is MOST likely to
cause -A. an increase in skin cancers
B. an increase in birth defects
C. a decrease in cataracts
D. a decrease in cholera
26. Which of the following would be the most healthful advice to give an athlete who wanted
maximum performance in his or her sport?
A. Eat heavy foods a half hour before competing
B. Eat nothing for 48 hours before competing
C. Consume a daily supply of high-fat, low-calorie foods each day
D. Drink water before, during, and after competing
27. One serving of meat is about the size of a:
A. soda can.
B. softball.
C. deck of playing cards.
D. quarter.
28. What should you do FIRST for a person who has just swallowed something poisonous?
A. Give the person bread or crackers to eat
B. Call 911 or the poison control center
C. Throw away the poison so the person can't take anymore
D. Get the person to drink as much warm water as possible
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29. When a person is bleeding heavily, you should ALWAYS position the bleeding body part -A. under the head
B. level with the heart
C. above the heart
D. away from the rest of the body
30. Ozzie and Sid are going dirt bike riding. They meet at the trails. Ozzie has a helmet, but Sid
forgot his helmet. Which of the following would be the most healthful thing for Ozzie to do in
this situation?
A. Ozzie should ride the rough trail and let Sid make his own choice.
B. Ozzie should suggest they go back to Sid's house and get his helmet.
C. Ozzie should ride without his helmet to show Sid he isn't afraid.
D. Ozzie should suggest they ride the easy trail.
31. Which of the following physical activity goals would be of most benefit to the average
person?
A. Once a month for four hours
B. Once a week for two hours
C. Three times a week for twenty minutes
D. Every night for two minutes
32. If you become angry with one of your friends, the BEST thing to do is to -A. go to another friend who agrees with you
B. call up your friend and ask for an apology
C. find out who is right and who is wrong
D. calm down before discussing the problem with your friend
33. Which of the following is the best definition of sexual abstinence?
A. Not being present
B. Not participating in sexual intercourse
C. Obtaining information
D. Being dependent on something or someone else
34. A person can contract HIV by:
A. being bitten by a mosquito.
B. having unprotected sexual intercourse.
C. swimming in a public swimming pool.
D. using a public restroom.
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35. The most effective way to avoid contracting sexually transmitted diseases is to:
A. not have sexual intercourse.
B. avoid using condoms.
C. use birth control pills.
D. have only one sexual partner.
36. Which of the following is an example of how the media can have a negative impact on a
person's perception of sexual behavior?
A. Movies and television programs that show people having sex without any
consequences
B. Public service announcements that suggest teenagers talk to their parents about sex
C. Movies that show people abstaining from sexual relationships
D. News stories that report about sexual activity among teenagers
37. Which of the following is the best example of a health-related reason for choosing
abstinence?
A. A person has strong moral objections.
B. A person could contract a sexually transmitted disease if not abstinent.
C. Abstaining can be a test of love.
D. Abstaining can allow a couple to develop a deeper friendship.
38. Which of the following is a nonverbal way for a person to convey the message that he or
she does not want to engage in sexual activity?
A. Shaking his/her head "no" when communicating
B. Saying "no" in a loud voice
C. Fidgeting and looking at the ground when saying "no"
D. Not discussing expectations and hoping other people's expectations are the same
39. The BEST way to avoid getting HIV/AIDS is by -A. visiting the doctor often
B. staying away from all people who have HIV/AIDS
C. not having sexual intercourse and not sharing needles
D. not drinking from other peoples' soda bottles
40. Sara and Laura have been best friends since elementary school. Since the beginning of
middle school, however, Laura has changed and does many things that make Sara
uncomfortable. Which of the following would be the most healthful way for Sara to end the
friendship?
A. Immediately stop talking to Laura and avoid her whenever possible
B. Ask a mutual friend to tell Laura that Sara doesn't want to be her friend anymore
C. Suggest a place and time for the two of them to talk and get things out in the open
D. Start spending time with classmates who don't like Laura
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41. Which of the following is an example of a person's adult support system at school?
A. Friends
B. School counselor
C. Teammates
D. Family members
42. Sunblocks are used by people to lower the risk of developing skin cancer later in life. When
purchasing a sunblock, the most important thing to consider is whether it:
A. is waterproof.
B. has an SPF of 15 or higher.
C. comes in a bottle or tube.
D. is used by one's friends.
43. Which advertising statement indicates quackery?
A. "More people choose this product than any other."
B. "Buy now."
C. "Thousands cured overnight."
D. "Buy now and get a second one free."
44. Cathy bought an electric toothbrush but was unhappy with the purchase. When she writes a
complaint letter, she should be sure to:
A. make the letter very long and very detailed.
B. state the product name, when she bought it, and the problem.
C. tell the company how angry she is and demand satisfaction.
D. include just her phone number and ask the company to call.
45. Mood swings during adolescence occur primarily because of:
A. vitamins.
B. a positive self-image.
C. hormonal changes.
D. lack of self-control.
46. Yvette's friend is upset, and Yvette doesn't know why. Which of these is the BEST thing for
Yvette to do?
A. Get angry and stay away from her friend
B. Feel hurt and tell other friends about it
C. be patient and try to talk about it with her friend
D. Complain to others about what her friend has done
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47. At a baseball game, Stan sees what looks like a gun in the bushes. The safest thing Stan
could do in this situation is:
A. pick up the object and see if it is a gun.
B. ignore the object and go back to watching the game.
C. call his friends over to take a look at the object.
D. leave the object alone and tell an adult.
48. Which of the following best describes a "hate crime"?
A. Two people, who have been friends for a long time, get into an argument
B. Someone does something wrong but does not want to be caught and punished
C. Someone is attacked because of her or his race, color, religion, national origin,
gender, disability
D. Someone breaks into a house and steals money
49. Hans is baby-sitting when a person he does not know comes to the door. In this situation,
Hans should:
A. open the door and invite the person inside since this person must know the family.
B. open the door and ask the person what he or she wants.
C. not open the door and ask the person to come back later.
D. not open the door and explain to the person that he is baby-sitting alone.
50. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome can sometimes result when --:
A. a woman drinks alcohol during pregnancy.
B. teenagers participate in binge drinking.
C. an addicted person is trying to stop drinking alcohol.
D. a person’s coordination is affected by alcohol.